Urinary Total Hydroxyproline, Calcium and Phosphorus Excretion after Administration of Calcium and Oestrogen to Postmenopausal Women

Abstract

The effect of calcium and oestrogen therapy on theexcretion of total hydroxyproline, calcium and phosphorus in 23 asymptomatic postmenopausal women has been evaluated. A temporary significant reduction in total hydroxyproline and phosphorus excretion in the group with calcium therapy has been observed. No effect in the oestrogen-treated group has been observed. Therapy with calcium supplements seems to be of value. An interrupted calcium therapy, however, is to be preferred to a continuous therapy.